APP Manager, Surgical Specialties (Thoracic, Vascular, Plastics, Wound, Hyperbaric, Transplant)

Corewell Health; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader to manage a team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This role balances administrative and clinical responsibilities, ensuring high-quality patient care and service line development. You'll mentor and coach staff while overseeing compliance with hospital protocols. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery in a supportive environment, with potential for growth and leadership expansion. Join a team that values innovation and compassion in patient care.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts

Health, dental, vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Retirement plans

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience and 2+ years in a leadership role required.
• Must hold relevant licenses and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting APPs and supervisors, ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Evaluate staffing effectiveness and develop responsive staffing systems.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Oversight

Regulatory Knowledge

Staffing Management

Performance Evaluation

Education

Physician Assistant License

Nurse Practitioner License

Tools

BLS Certification

DEA Registration

Job description

Improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. That's just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing reporting APPs and APP supervisors, including activities related to patient care, service line development, quality improvement, strategic planning, and policy enforcement. Ensures APP clinical work adheres to scope of practice and hospital protocols. Assesses staffing effectiveness, experience, skill mix, and develops responsive staffing systems. Mentors, coaches, and handles administrative duties such as hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, OPPE/FPPE, etc. Represents APPs to external review agencies like Joint Commission and American College of Surgeons.

The position is typically 50% administrative and 50% clinical, as determined by the APP Director or VP of APP Services.

Note: This is a 40-hour position that may include off-shifts, weekends, and holidays. Provides leadership within designated specialties with potential for role expansion based on organizational needs.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on various products and services
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identity theft protection, and home/auto insurance
• Free onsite parking

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities and process improvements. Participate in meetings and committees.
• Evaluate APP workforce and duties, approve staffing requests.
• Work with APP Director on recruitment, retention, and recognition efforts.
• Monitor financial metrics such as reimbursement, productivity, and utilization.
• Oversee CE/CME policies and expenses.
• Develop peer review and quality metrics; assist with chart reviews.
• Collaborate on FPPE development with physician leadership.
• Manage change within service lines through effective communication. Oversee APP education and training.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Oversee scheduling and coordinate with APP Supervisors.
• Maintain clinical practice in area of expertise, approximately 50% clinical work.

Supervision

• Dual reporting to APP Director and physician leader for administrative purposes. Collaborate with physicians during clinical duties.

Supervision Exercised

• Administrative supervision over APPs in assigned areas.

Candidate Requirements

Physician Assistant:

• License, certification, DEA registration, BLS, and 5+ years clinical and 2+ years leadership experience in relevant specialty.

Nurse Practitioner:

• License, certification, DEA registration, BLS, and 5+ years clinical and 2+ years leadership experience in relevant specialty.

Resume: Must attach a complete resume and cover letter.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in clinical oversight, knowledge of regulations, leadership skills, and regional team management experience.

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